The Riddler 6" figure from the Classic Batman TV Series by Mattel

Mattel brings us The Riddler from the Batman Classic TV Series Adult Collector line.

Packaging : The card art and design blends a modern feel with a classic look at the same time. The bubble has words used in the fight scenes from the show like BAM! POW!! WHAMM!! molded onto it. The back of the card has cartoon style art of The Riddler and other Batman characters. The back of the card does not fit the feel of the 1966 show at all in my opinion and the renderings do not resemble the cartoon images seen in the show intro. Sculpt: The Frank Gorshin likeness is fairly good, but not as good as the prototype Mattel advertised. The wrinkles on the bodysuit add to the realism of the sculpt.Paint: The paint application is well done. Mattel airbrushed dark greys used on the costume to resemble texture. There are darker flesh tones painted on the forehead that are a bit distracting. The question marks all look perfect.Articulation : There are numerous points of articulation on this figure. The green plastic hides the seams better than I would have expected.

Accessories: .A trading card and stand are included. The back of the cards have a part of the Batmobile and Batcave on the back of them. If you line a card from each figures card together, it will complete a Batcave backdrop. The stand has KAPOW! on it. The trading card case be placed on the stand and used as a backdrop. Price : $18.99 from Entertainment Earth is one place to obtain him.

The Verdict : The Riddler is a good but not great addition to the Batman Classic TV Series Adult Collector line. So far, it is my least favorite figure in the line.